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Overview of Federal-aid Highway Program: Current Status and Future Directions

Join Nicholas Finch, Local Programs Engineer with the Federal Highway Administration, for a comprehensive overview of the Federal-aid Highway Program. This session will cover essential topics such as the agency's responsibilities, the funding mechanisms, and the relationship between federal, state, and local entities. Understand where we currently stand and where we're headed, including insights into the SAFETEA-LU legislation, funding sources, and upcoming challenges. Engage in a Q&A session to clarify any queries you may have.

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Overview of Federal-aid Highway Program: Current Status and Future Directions

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  1. LTAP / NACO Executive Session Preview of Federal-aid 101 Authorization Overview: Where we are! Where are we headed? Nicholas Finch Local Programs Engineer Federal Highway Administration

  2. What is the FHWA? • Agency within US DOT • Responsible for Federal-aid Highway Program - $42 Billion per year nation wide - $300 Million per year in Nebraska - $60 Million available for LPA’s • Nebraska Division (~15 FTE) • Stewardship and Oversight • Partnership with NDOR

  3. Complex Program Planning & Programming Consultant Procurement Environment Contract Administration Engineering QC/QA Right-of-Way Reimbursement Civil Rights

  4. Federal Requirements Coordinated as part of NEPA • Environmental Justice • ROW (Uniform Act) • Clean Air Act • Clean Water Act • 4(f) – (49 USC 303 – USDOT Act) • Various Permits • Endangered Species Act / NESCA • Hazardous Materials • Historic Preservation (Section 106) • Executive Orders (several) • Noise • Wetlands • Public Involvement • MUCH MUCH MORE!

  5. Federal, State and Local Relationship State and Local Responsibilities • Conceive, plan, design, initiate and construct projects • Maintain and operate highways FHWA does not select or prioritize projects

  6. Federal, State and Local Relationship Federal Responsibilities • Review and approve State proposals • Develop regulations and guidance • Promulgate standards • Provide technical assistance • Distribute funding (line of credit) • Reimburse States for eligible expenses

  7. Where Do Federal-aidHighway Funds Come From? • AuthorizationAct • Federal legislation (SAFETEA-LU) • Multi-year • Establishes funding levels • Establishes national programs & policies • Highway Trust Fund • Motor fuel taxes • Special fuel taxes • Truck related taxes

  8. Basic Eligibility Based on Functional Classification Local and Rural Minor Collectors 4 million miles of public roadway

  9. Roadways Roadways 96,551 miles September, 2010

  10. Roadways, September, 2010

  11. Roadways, September, 2010

  12. $60 Million Total Potential Spending Authority For Nebraska Local Agencies Distribution of Spending Authority

  13. How does the Funding Get to Nebraska? - Multi-year ($193 B) - Funding by FY ($38.6 B) - Funding by program - Funding by formula - Distributed to States Authorization Act (SAFETEA-LU) $38.6 B Each program has unique characteristics $5.2 B $6.6 B $4.5 B NHS $6.3 B CMAQ $1.8 B STP BR IM Other Programs

  14. Authorization Act - Multi-year - Funding by FY - Funding by program - Funding by formula - Distributed to States (SAFETEA-LU) $38.6 B Each program has unique characteristics $5.2 B $6.6 B $4.5 B NHS $6.3 B CMAQ $1.8 B Other Programs STP BR IM NE NE NE NE NE CO CO CO CO CO KS KS KS KS KS

  15. Spending Limit? • Thru Annual Appropriations Act • National Spending Limit Established • Known as Obligation Authority • Each State Receives Spending Limit by Formula • Budgetary Control • License to spend funding

  16. Funding To NE Local Agencies Typical Sources $13.8 M Omaha Bridge On System $5.6 M STP Bridge Lincoln $25.2 M STP Flex $12.7 M Bridge <200K Off System $9.9 M <5K

  17. Funding To NE Local Agencies Other Sources of Federal-aid Highway High Risk Enhancement Safety Rural Roads (TE) (HSIP) Safe Routes TCSP Scenic Byways To School RRX Emergency Rec Trails Safety Relief

  18. Authorization OverviewWhere we are! • SAFETEA-LU expired September 30, 2009 • 7 extensions • Current Extension expires 9/30/2011 • Gas Tax Expires 9/30/2011 • Two years from end of bill (SAFETEA-LU)

  19. Authorization OverviewWhere are we headed? • Extension or New bill • Complicating Factors • Source of funding? • Gas tax? • Vehicle Mileage User Fees? • Other?

  20. Questions and Answer Session

  21. FHWA CONTACT INFORMATION Nicholas Finch Local Programs Engineer 402-742-8477 nick.finch@dot.gov 2. Division Website www.fhwa.dot.gov/nediv

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